Palworld Dark Type
Strong against Neutral; weak to Dragon.
Dark is strong against Neutral, and weak to Dragon — bring a Dragon-element team into Dark boss towers for the matchup advantage.
Dark Pals are immune to: Blind.
Recommended Dark team
Top 6 by combat score (HP + max-atk × 1.5 + def × 1.2). For offensive use of Dark damage.
Counters to Dark (Dragon)
Bring these into a fight where the boss is Dark.
All Dark Pals (74)
AstegonHP 100 · ATK 125A
BakemiHP 70 · ATK 100C
BellanoirHP 120 · ATK 150S
Bellanoir LiberoHP 120 · ATK 150A
Blazehowl NoctHP 105 · ATK 115B
Bushi NoctHP 80 · ATK 130B
Caprity NoctHP 100 · ATK 75C
CawgnitoHP 75 · ATK 95C
Celesdir NoctHP 120 · ATK 115B
Croajiro NoctHP 85 · ATK 110C
DaedreamHP 70 · ATK 100D
DandilordHP 125 · ATK 135A
Dazzi NoctHP 70 · ATK 110C
Demon EyeHP 105 · ATK 110B
DepressoHP 70 · ATK 70D
DragostropheHP 130 · ATK 130A
Dualith NoctHP 110 · ATK 110A
EidrolonHP 115 · ATK 125A
Eye of CthulhuHP 110 · ATK 105B
FelbatHP 100 · ATK 105B
Frostallion NoctHP 140 · ATK 140S
GhanglerHP 90 · ATK 125B
GildraHP 105 · ATK 120B
GloopieHP 70 · ATK 100D
+50 more Dark Pals — browse the full Paldeck.
Frequently asked
What is the best Dark Pal in Palworld?
The strongest Dark Pal by combat score is Frostallion Noct, with 140 HP, 140 attack, and 135 defense (combat score 512). Round out the team with Necromus and Shadowbeak — the next two highest by combat rating.
What's good against Dark Pals in Palworld?
Dark Pals are countered by Dragon-element Pals. The strongest counter Pal is Shaolong (Dragon/Water). For boss-tower fights against Dark bosses, bring Shaolong, Blazamut Ryu, Jormuntide.
What is Dark weak against in Palworld?
Dark is weak to Dragon — those elements deal increased damage to Dark Pals, and Dark attacks are reduced against them in turn. Dark is strong against Neutral.
Where can I find Dark Pals in Palworld?
Dark Pals spawn most densely in Feybreak and Verdant Brook. The most-mapped wild Dark species is Loupmoon, with 4 pins in Verdant Brook. Browse the full spawn map for any specific Dark Pal on its species page.